# China Airlines Business Class review

China Airlines Premium Business on the A350-900 and 777-300ER, non-stops to Taipei from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Ontario and Phoenix, new suites with doors coming from late 2026, and how to book it.

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Publisher: BusinessClassTravel.us (ARC/IATA-partner Business Class consolidator)
Published: 2026-10-10
Airline: China Airlines (CI/CAL), SkyTeam; hubs Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)

## Is China Airlines Business Class worth it in 2026?

China Airlines Business Class is a fully flat 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone seat with direct aisle access on both the A350-900 and 777-300ER that fly to the US, with free Wi-Fi in Business. It flies non-stop to Taipei from six US airports, including Phoenix and Ontario, and connects across Asia. New suites with doors arrive on new 787s from late 2026 and on upgraded A350s from 2027.

- A350-900 and 777-300ER: 1-2-1 reverse herringbone, no door
- Taipei non-stops from LAX, SFO, JFK, SEA, Ontario and Phoenix
- Free Wi-Fi for the whole flight in Business
- SkyTeam: book with Delta, Flying Blue or Virgin Atlantic miles

## The 60-second verdict

- **Direct aisle access on every US flight.** (strength): Both aircraft China Airlines flies to the US, the A350-900 and 777-300ER, have fully flat 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone seats, so every Business passenger can reach the aisle.
- **More US gateways than most Asian carriers.** (strength): China Airlines flies non-stop to Taipei from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York JFK, Seattle, Ontario and Phoenix, and since January 2026 interlines with Southwest for single-ticket connections at its West Coast and Phoenix gateways.
- **Free Wi-Fi in Business.** (strength): Business passengers get free Wi-Fi for the whole flight on the A350-900.
- **No doors until the new cabins arrive.** (mixed): Today's seats have no privacy door. New suites with sliding doors start on new 787s from late 2026 (Asia routes first) and on 15 upgraded A350s from 2027.

## Premium Business on the A350-900 and 777-300ER

The A350-900, flown to Los Angeles, Seattle, Ontario and Phoenix, has 32 Business seats (a 28-seat version also flies) in a 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone layout, about 22 inches wide with a 78-inch bed. The 777-300ER, flown to San Francisco, New York JFK and on some Los Angeles departures, has 40 seats with the same seat dimensions in two small cabins.

## New cabins from late 2026

China Airlines revealed new Business suites with sliding doors, 4K screens and wireless charging for its new 787s in June 2026, with the first aircraft due later in 2026 on Asian routes. A 15-aircraft A350 retrofit, with suites expected to have privacy doors, is due from 2027 and complete in 2028.

## US network

China Airlines flies non-stop to Taipei from Los Angeles (daily), San Francisco (daily), New York JFK (five weekly since August 2026), Seattle, Ontario (daily) and Phoenix (three weekly since December 2025, the first Asian airline at Phoenix). Taipei connects onward to Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea and Australia.

## Lounge and miles

The China Airlines Lounge in Taipei Terminal 1 has a staffed noodle bar, dim sum and showers. The airline's program is Dynasty Flyer; as a SkyTeam member it is also bookable with Delta SkyMiles, Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club when award space is released.

## China Airlines vs competitors

| Feature | China Airlines | EVA Air | United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business seat to Taipei | 1-2-1 reverse herringbone, no door | Royal Laurel, 1-2-1 reverse herringbone | Polaris, 1-2-1 |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | Star Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Typical contracted fare | $3,400-$5,700 LAX-Taipei | $3,400-$5,700 LAX-Taipei | Quoted per date |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does China Airlines Business Class cost from the US?

Through a consolidator, Los Angeles-Taipei Business typically runs $3,400-$5,700 round-trip depending on season. Other gateways and onward Asian connections are quoted per date.

### Does China Airlines Business Class have a door?

Not on its US flights today. The A350-900 and 777-300ER seats are 1-2-1 with direct aisle access but no door. New suites with doors arrive on new 787s from late 2026 and on upgraded A350s from 2027.

### Which US cities have non-stop China Airlines flights?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York JFK, Seattle, Ontario and Phoenix, all to Taipei.

### Can I use miles for China Airlines Business Class?

Yes. China Airlines is in SkyTeam, so Delta SkyMiles, Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club can book it when award space is released; Flying Blue and Flying Club take transfers from the major US bank programs.